I do not agree with the seeming finality of Morris' statement that treaties cannot be altered or eclipsed by subsequent action of a different, "more American" Congress and POTUS, but Obama's willingness to even consider surrendering our national sovereignty by signing on to these treaties is downright disgusting and reprehensible. This would be an absolute, unequivocal violation of his oath of office.
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Obama’s sneaky treaties
By Dick Morris
The Hill
02/07/12 06:53 PM ET
President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are entering negotiations over — or seeking ratification of — five treaties that could radically limit our national sovereignty and the reach of our democratic institutions. Particularly scary is that the treaties, once signed and ratified, have the same status as constitutional law and cannot be altered or eclipsed by Congress or state legislatures. And their provisions must be enforced by U.S. courts.
Those who wish to preserve our sovereignty and democratic control over our future must rally to block these treaties, either by pressing Obama and Clinton not to sign them or by blocking their ratification. ...
Remainder of article @ http://thehill.com/opinion/columnists/dick-morris/209283-obamas-assault-on-america
The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted. ~ D.H. Lawrence
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